About the song
Background
“Ku-U-I-Po” (Hawaiian for “Sweetheart”) has two main connections to Elvis Presley:
- Movie: The song appeared in the 1961 movie “Blue Hawaii,” starring Elvis. It’s part of a medley along with other Hawaiian songs during a scene at a beach party.
- TV Show: There was also a 1961 television program titled “Ku-U-I-Po (Hawaiian Sweetheart)” featuring Elvis. It’s unclear if the song was specifically used in the show.
Themes
The song itself is a traditional Hawaiian love ballad. The lyrics speak of devotion and admiration for a beautiful Hawaiian woman. It fits the romantic theme prevalent in many of Elvis’s movies set in Hawaii.
Lyrics
Finding the complete lyrics for “Ku-U-I-Po” is easy. You can search online using terms like “Elvis Presley Ku-U-I-Po Lyrics” or find it on lyric websites.
Here’s the first verse to give you an idea:
Ku-U-I-Po, my darling, my one and only love Like a sunrise in the morning, like the stars that shine above You are sweeter than the honey, you are finer than the wine Ku-U-I-Po, my darling, you’re forever mine
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Lyrics
Ku-you-i-po I love you more todayMore today than yesterdayBut I love you less todayLess than I will tomorrow
See the sweet Hawaiian roseSee it blossom see it growThat’s the story of our loveEver since we said hello
As the years go passing byWe’ll recall our wedding dayI will be there by your sideYou will always hear me say
Ku-you-i-po, you’re my Hawaiian sweetheart